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Wilton

Maine · 2,198 residents · 4.092 sq mi
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Wilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,200. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,400. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,198
−4%since 2000
from 2,290 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
537 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wilton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,161 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,889
+6%since 2000
from $17,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+116%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,205)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,086)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other2.1%(46)
Diversity Score11.8%(260)
Diversity Score
12
+121%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Maine?

Wilton, Maine has about 2,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Maine?

The typical household in Wilton, Maine earns about $27,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, Maine expensive?

In Wilton, Maine, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Maine?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, Maine?

About 31.6% of people in Wilton, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 255 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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